8 Ways You Know You Are a Mom

You know you're a mom when:

1. You’ve ever licked your finger and used it to wipe food or dirt from someone’s face.

Remember how much you hated it when your mom did it to you? It still grosses me out enough that I hate to admit I do it all the time.  It’s just part of being a mom.

2. You worry like you’re being paid for it.

I was definitely a worrier before I had kids.  When my son was born, the worrying got a million times worse! It’s true what they say about your heart walking around outside your body.  Mine is attached to a mischievous little dare devil intent on giving me a heart attack before I’m 40.

3. You’ve been used as a human Kleenex and you didn’t even care.

The first time my little guy had a cold he sneezed on my shoulder. He was so miserable and when all that mucus finally came out all over my sweater, I felt a little sick.  I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to handle that particular rite of passage. It’s gross, but it happens…. More often than I’d like to admit.

4. You pack your purse like you’re packing for the apocalypse.

My purse now doubles as a first aid kit, toy box, and diaper bag.  If you’ve ever wondered why we need to carry all this stuff, you just don’t have kids yet. No matter what happens, with my apocalypse purse, I’m prepared. Need a band-aid? Tylenol? Super Glue? Pacifier wipes? Cell phone charger? Snack? Extra juice cup? Batman stickers? Sewing kit? Glasses repair kit? Breath mint? I’ve got you covered!

5. You have made a meal out of half eaten chicken nuggets and unwanted fruit snacks

The thing about kids is that they never eat what you think they will.  If you order the 4 piece chicken nugget, they will be extra hungry that day and need more. If you order the 6 piece they will only eat two pieces. I’ve made a meal out of their leftovers quite a few times. It’s not really helping my waistline, but after spending all day attending to their needs, I don’t really have time to whip up that delicious steak salad I saw on Rachel Ray last week.

6. “Because I Said So” is your go to answer whenever questioned

My mom used to say this one all the time. I hated it. It’s on my list of things I promised I’d never say to my kids. For a while I stuck to it, I came up with my own creative variations. Then I finally admitted to myself that I was basically saying the same thing, so I just gave in.  Quit fighting it. Save your energy for trying to put a diaper on the toddler who just mastered the alligator death roll.

7. You know there is no job in this world as difficult as being a mom

It’s so hard! Nobody is really honest about how hard it is, but even if they had been, I wouldn’t have listened.  Sure it’s a 24/7 job with no days off and no monetary compensation, but…

8. You know there is no job in this world as rewarding as being a mom.

It’s the best job in the world and you wouldn’t trade places with anyone even if you could because those amazing little people are totally worth it!

Written by: Sara Parise